Senior Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Team Growth

The Star Ent Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buffet meal on shift

Uniform provided

Parking discounts

Staff discounts across venues

Training and career development

Competitive salary package

Culture of diversity and growth

Job summary

The Star Brisbane is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and inspire a busy kitchen, delivering exceptional food quality and service. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, you’ll mentor a team across stations and help drive menu execution and cost control.

You will manage day-to-day operations, uphold safety standards, and foster a culture of excellence, collaboration and guest satisfaction in a world-class entertainment precinct.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is required.
• Food Safety Supervisor qualification preferred to ensure compliance.
• Strong communication and people management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure smooth service.
• Deliver food quality, consistency and presentation across sections.
• Coach and develop Junior Sous Chefs, Chefs de Partie, Demi Chefs and Cooks.
• Support menu planning, cost control, inventory management and waste minimisation.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and WHS compliance.
• Lead briefings, onboarding and training, driving engagement and accountability.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

High-volume kitchen

Communication skills

Education

Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Food Safety Supervisor qualification

Job description

The Star Brisbane is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and inspire a busy kitchen, delivering exceptional food quality and service. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, you’ll mentor a team across stations and help drive menu execution and cost control.

You will manage day-to-day operations, uphold safety standards, and foster a culture of excellence, collaboration and guest satisfaction in a world-class entertainment precinct.